Southend - Promoted!

After we got Relegated to the third tier for the first time in our history I made this entry I thought it would be fitting to do a similar entry after we get promoted. So Here it is.

See you in the Championship next season.

Masterpiece!

Aldershot vs Barnet !

So Leicester are playing what is probably their biggest game of the season against Leeds...live on sky as well...So what are we doing? Making our way down south to watch a completly meaningless game in the bottom division of our country. Hmmm. Mad you say??



The main attraction was the fact that our german buddies would be over to watch the game (yes they are craazier than us!)

So with this crazy idea being mine it was no surprise to see I was driving! After a beer stop in Hemel Hempstead (And you thought that this wouldn't get any wierder) to catch the first half of the Leicester game on sky we arrived at Aldershot, parking 5 minutes from the ground right next to a pub! (Of course)After a few pre-match beers and hello's to our cock-a-ney/german friends we headed to the ground. Alex was suitably dressed!

The que to get in the away end was un-real. I mean come on, everyone knows Barnet are a massive club so it would make sense to open up more than 1 turnstile!
When we finally got inside the ground, I was impressed. I'd heard a lot about the ground being very old and having a bit of character for a small club.

The away end was basically a third of one end behind the goal. There was a big segregated area and on the other side were the Red & Blue Army Ultras - Aldershots noisest and most colourfull supporters

Barnet fans were in colour and good voice too.The germans added some blue colour!So the game kicked off and the to my surprise the standard wasn't that bad really. Barnet had Paul Furlong upfront. Still going at the age of 40. Impressed?

Albert Adomah was easily Barnets best player giving the shot's full backs plenty of problems.

A bit of strange football knowledge here but John Motson actually sponsors Albert!!

An early goal from Micheal Leary, which was superbly taken had the bee's buzzing!They went in 1 up at the break so it was silly photo time!

A few pics of the away end:

And the home end:

The shots got one back early in the 2nd half which raised the noise from the noisey home fans But this didnt dampen the spirit of the Barnet fans.

And thats how it finished as both sides missed good chances. A point a piece and both sides just happy to be in the league for another season.

After the game we headed back into aldershot where we picked up the germans bags and took them back to London. And obviously we got lost. Big time. To cure the boredom, Brinner decided he'd try to get numbers from passing women. Epic fail was written all over it.

We did eventually get back to Barnet After a few beers at the locals it was time to say bye, but not before Brinner got his German present.

And we had a few group photos After a previous nights antics we'd "taken" a tigers flag off one of their scummy fans. We duely gave it the correct treatment at one of our stop-offs on the way home.

All in all a great day. Oh yeah and Leicester scored a last minute winner too....

Hereford. Epic 'summer' drinking session...

After a defeat to Peterborough and a disapointing draw at home to Carlise, this game had a bit more importance. Just two points clear at the top.

We were going to make this a big occasion. An early start, trip to tesco to stock up on the essential away day fluids and a most important SPOONS breakfast!

Say hello to Bernard the Beer....

Nicely decorated woof's car.

Spoons breakfast!

Ramp foolishly bought Rose. Never a great sign!Meanwhile in Joeb's car things where a little calmer

Back to our car and things weren't getting any better. We found an awesome pub on the A road on the way into Hereford. We decided to meet everyone here.




(Awesome pub - 10/10 simply for the German beer mats!)

JoeB's car turns up and the pints are flowing!

Potter enjoying a summers beer.

Even Dave was enjoying the sunshiiiine and beer.
Toms car makes a brief stop for a pint.

Brinner and Spoony decide that taking their shirts off to celebrate the sunshine is a good idea. God knows why.
We soon decided to leave and head into Hereford. Joe's car lead the way (For once !)

Our car didnt get any quieter

Next Stop. Edgar Street!

A subtle ground right in the town centre.

Under 5'000 fans attended the game, we must have had at least 40% of that!

Potter was behind bars.

Much to Ramps amusement

Things didnt go great to start off with...We gave away a penalty and they converted. Thankfully this kicked the foxes into gear and Matt Oakley (Moakley) levelled. The 2nd half was much better and we ended up taking the win 3-1. Happy days.


Definately for Spoony!

Happy Foxes!!

The way home was a bit more low key. A Piss stop was clearly in order!
The lovely countryside

And the village idiots!



LEICESTERSHIRE LA LA LA Back in our village of Whitwick we went for "One last pint to round off a top day"

Several hours later and in another pub...Brinner and damo found themselves in this situation. Hmm.....

The big game against Leeds is next up....We won't be there though...we'll be at a much better match! ;)